In a blistering Blog of the Day, The Belle Jar describes the exhausting monotony of depression. "All of the things I do feel like nothing," she writes. "At least bad would be something. But nothing is nothing is nothing."

Rising sense of panic? YANBU. But fret not - turn those thumb-twiddling DC into mini Picassos with our crafts for kids (and adults too!) from Hobbycraft, and, if it's outdoor pursuits they're after instead, our Local editors have put together the best playschemes in your area.

Whether you're a first-timer or simply feeling a wee bit rusty since your last baby, our pregnancy event Bumpfest, on Saturday 26 September, brings you up to speed in just one day! Buy your ticket now for just £35, or £60 for two.

This week on Gransnet: To mark the new series of the Great British Bake Off, we're giving away TWO brilliant Berry books. Plus, we've teamed up with the RSPB to give you the chance to win a sleep-out kit worth £600.

Reviews: Eating on the move with littluns can be a messy business - so a travel highchair can make all the difference to a family holiday. Read MNers' recommendations - and share your own by adding a review.

Specially adapted trikes for disabled children cost around £1,200, making then unaffordable for many families. Children Today funds trikes and other equipment to help improve the lives of disabled children.